Running Windows 98 today often requires using a virtual machine, and for QEMU or KVM users, the QCOW2 (QEMU Copy-On-Write) format is the standard for virtual disk images. This format is efficient because it only takes up space on your host machine as data is added to the virtual environment.
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FDISK: Type fdisk at the command prompt. Enable Large Disk Support ( Running Windows 98 today often requires using a
Creating a full Windows 98 qcow2 disk image involves installing Windows 98 within a QEMU virtual machine and storing the resulting disk image in qcow2 format. This report provides a basic outline of the process. You can use this image for retrocomputing purposes, testing, or educational environments. A QEMU QCOW2 disk image containing Windows 98
Windows 98 is notoriously unstable on modern hardware without the right emulated devices. For a "full" experience, use these settings in your QEMU startup script: installing windows 98, windows xp, and starcraft in qemu
Disclaimer: Windows 98 is abandonware. Microsoft no longer supports it, sells it, or enforces EULAs for it in most jurisdictions. However, you should still own a legitimate license key.